斬

novel

slaying 100 enemies with one's sword

innovativeness

assassination

crossing swords

decapitation

decapitation

novel

trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)

slash

killing with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.)

sword that cuts iron

(execution by) decapitation

zanbatō

letter explaining the reasons for cutting down an alleged villain

enzuigiri (attack that strikes the back of the head)

attacking a passerby with a sword (to test its sharpness or one's skill)

slashing (someone) with a sword diagonally from the shoulder

being just before one is generous

slashing (with the blade pressed against the object)

hacking to pieces

to assault with a sword

beheading

killing a villain (with a sword, dagger, etc.)

to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.)